Butetown
Cardiff





Popular places to visit

Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.

Wales Millennium Centre
Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.

Mermaid Quay
Relax in a waterfront bar or restaurant, view public art exhibits and go shopping at this popular Cardiff Bay destination.

Techniquest
Want to find a way of keeping the kids entertained for hours, at the same time as perhaps learning something yourself? Want to find it in the heart of Cardiff Bay, just five minutes’ walk from the train station? If the answer is yes, head for Techniquest interactive science discovery centre on Stuart Street in Cardiff.

The Senedd
The Senedd is just one of the places to see in Cardiff, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Cardiff Bay Waterfront
Learn about the local history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Things to do

The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip

From Cardiff: Mumbles and Gower Peninsular Tour
Top hotels in Butetown

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Room was clean and spacious
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Novotel Cardiff Centre
Staff at reception were very polite and helpful. Rooms were a decent size with everything you needed and very clean. The negative is the pool which wasn't warm and the sauna and steam rooms were very small however, for the price you pay I would definitely return. Another negative is you cannot pay ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
Beautiful hotel in Cardiff Bay. Rooms on 7th floor are excellent and staff throughout hotel were friendly and attentive. Always stay here when in Cardiff. Lots of restaurants/bars within walking distance.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
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Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
The housekeeping team has been very unsatisfactory. It took them about three days to evacuate the garbage from my room, despite several reminders.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

The Angel Hotel
Very curteous. Lovely history
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Butetown

Atlantic Wharf
While Atlantic Wharf may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wales Millennium Centre and Utilita Arena Cardiff.

Cardiff City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Utilita Arena Cardiff – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Castle Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Cardiff Market to St. David's – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Grangetown
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Grangetown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cardiff Bay or Cardiff International Sports Village.

Splott
Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Utilita Arena Cardiff and St. David's.

Adamsdown
If you're spending time in Adamsdown, you might enjoy its spas and bars. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Utilita Arena Cardiff or New Theatre.

